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ACT government backdown restores Anzac Day public holiday, lets workers pay respects without losing pay

Fair Work’s 2026 public holiday guidance now also lists both Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April for the ACT, bringing workplace advice into line with the updated ACT holiday listing.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr calls India ‘priority partner’ as Australia’s ‘knowledge capital’ eyes tourism and international students

“This mission is about building on that partnership so that Indian students, visitors and investors continue to see Canberra as a place where they can study, visit, invest and build a future.”

Asst. Minister Andrew Leigh joins Hindu temple’s showcase celebrating India’s cultural diversity in Canberra

From traditional attire to regional songs and dances, the performances reflected India’s vast cultural variety, while the packed audience showed strong community support for the artists.

71-year-old man charged after alleged indecent assault on flight from US

The woman told airline crew on the 22 September flight that the man had allegedly touched her inappropriately and reached inside her clothes while she was trying to sleep.

34-year-old international student allegedly duped of $42k in Australian visa scam

A 51-year-old man reportedly offered to help an international student obtain a Sponsored Investor Visa, a pathway that allows foreign nationals to gain permanent residency in Australia by making significant investments.

Bhagavad Gita inspires Canberra’s multicultural cricket champion Sanjay Sharma

Sanjay Sharma, founder of the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) and the Yerrabi District Cricket Club (YDCC), has spent more than a decade building community through sport.

Sanjay Sharma bowls over barriers to win ACT Multicultural Champion Award

Sanjay Sharma's initiatives, including the Multicultural Cup and Independence Day Tape Ball Matches, foster cultural exchange, teamwork, and lasting friendships across communities.

Your kids could soon learn Hindi or Punjabi in Canberra schools – here’s how to make it happen

According to the ACT Government, the Indian community is now the largest multicultural group in the Territory, with around 17,000 residents. Of these, nearly 10,000 people speak Hindi or Punjabi at home.

Indian-origin candidates shape ACT politics’ future despite loss

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Manish Raj wins Volunteer Leadership Award for contribution to community radio

Manish's journey to Australia in 1994 was inspired by cricket, the allure of a laid-back lifestyle, and a desire to embrace new challenges.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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